5991 Joseph Blake Lane

Description

Are you seeking a private retreat on the islands, just far enough from Charleston for privacy, but close enough for convenience? Look no further than 5991 Joseph Blake Lane, tucked away inside the gates of the Polly Point neighborhood on 5 horse friendly acres with 3 acres of established pasture. The home is truly customized and teeming with Southern elegance on the inside and out. As you enter the drive you will see the sprawling ancient Grand Oaks that are thoughtfully maintained throughout the property. Covered porches surround three sides of the home, just begging you to grab a sweet tea and a seat in a rocking chair to observe the wildlife and enjoy the tranquility that Wadmalaw Island promises.You will begin to notice the high end design options all around you asyou enter this very well maintained 4,224 square foot home designed by architect Joe Fazzino and built by Marrone Construction in 2008. A standing seam metal roof covers approximately 6000 square feet that includes your interior spaces plus 2000 square feet of covered porches with welcoming designer pineapple lanterns framing the doorways. The porches are a mixture of screened and open spaces so you always have a choice! At the entry, tall wooden doors open to a grand foyer with custom lighting and high ceilings as well as access to the elevator. Brazilian Mahogany flooring exudes elegance as you travel through each room of this home. Every single space has specific features, and the entire home boasts 3 fireplaces (2 gas, 1 wood burning), 3 AC systems with 5 separate zones for your comfort, must haves such as the elevator and dumb waiter, exterior access from 2 of the 3 bedrooms and from every main living space, custom lighting throughout the interior and exterior, 8 foot solid fir interior doors, plentiful storage throughout the interior, ample unfinished attic space, and a well designed garage that also has a finished office and custom storage shelving. Let's start in the kitchen, where any chef will discover that every single extra was accounted for. With a large center island, a walk in pantry, and custom Cherry cabinets, the space is well designed for entertaining and easily organizing all of your cookware. An oversized KitchenAide refrigerator with a matching wine cooler, trash compactor, double oven, and warming drawer are complimented by a 5 burner gas cooktop and built in microwave. Behind the gas cooktop you'll find a custom Italian tile backsplash with a pot filler, and on either side there are slide out spice racks. A few other features include granite countertops, a bar sink, a double sink, and pull out linen drawers. The kitchen is open to the dining area and to the great room, which is generously sized and has 11 foot ceilings, crown molding, and a gas fireplace. The large windows and French doors offer exterior views of the oak trees, your horse pasture, and access to the covered porch. Adjacent to this room is the most unique feature of this home - the theater room! With a 22 foot high center beam and a ceiling of knotty pine, a center chandelier, a stone wood burning fireplace with a custom cypress mantle, a wet bar, and 2 sets of French doors offering access to the back covered porch, this space offers endless possibilities. The entry to this room is a hand carved "Shesham" (Indian Mahogany) door from India that is over 300 years old and was imported just for this spot. The original key is included and is hand wrought, as is all of the hardware. The walls in this room are 14 ft high and backed with plywood for hanging large or heavy displays in this unique space, and the floors are a striking Tiger Wood. There are 3 large bedrooms in this home, all having full baths and 2 with exterior access. The master suite is expansive with high tray ceilings, exterior access, a gas fireplace, spacious walk in closet, Jacuzzi tub, double sinks and a dressing vanity. Just outside of the master porch door is a potion of the porch specifically designed and re